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In reply to the discussion: How many people feel a 10-year-old is responsible enough.... [View all]etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)While I agree it is never a good idea to leave a ten year old alone (much less leave a 5 year old in their care).... I am the single mother of three (the youngest now 18) ... I did not leave my kids alone (I didn't like them alone when the were teens ) ... but ....
I had options. I did not have to work for poverty wages (it felt like I was, but I really wasn't), I had family and friends that were securely middle class and helpful, I received child support to assist in the care of my children ....
I am curious what options this mother had (aside from the obvious "have a job that paid enough to pay for child care while she worked) ... this entire family is in an untenable situation and as far as I am concerned typifies the plight of the working poor. what options does this family realistically have ....?